I have used Arch for >13 years (btw) and use the terminal every single session. I also work with Linux servers daily, so I tried the other families with DEs (Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS/AlmaLinux/Fedora).
I’m comfortable (and prefer) doing everything with CLI tools. For me, it’s a bit difficult to convert my Windows friends, as they all see me as some kind of hackerman.
What’s the landscape like nowadays, in terms of terminal requirements?
Bonus question: Which distribution is the most user-friendly while still updated packages? Does anything provide a similar experience to Arch’s amazing AUR?
I was using Mint for a while with my 10 year old PC build that was crashing all the time then I upgraded my system and Mint didn’t have support for my newer video card so I moved to Nobara.
I haven’t had to use the terminal at all since. I run the update system program every few days but I’m sure it could be automated without needing a password but I like seeing what is being updated so I keep it manual.
It has much more support for games than Mint seems to have had. I could use the terminal if I wanted to but it hasn’t been needed which is how I want it, available but unnecessary.